WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2020
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Hugs for all who are sad or stressed today.
That black iris is so regal! I remember the comic “Brenda Starr”, who had a Mystery Man in her life, and ended up in many exotic locales loooking for the Black Orchid. She invited readers to design dresses for her and I recall sending in my efforts a few times. They weren’t chosen, but I was still thrilled with the letter I got from “Brenda”, thanking me for contributing.
I have been going back to see a psychiatrist, and was surprised/not surprised in my first session to learn that I have ADD ( Attention Deficit Disorder). She also made a minor tweak to my anxiety medication, and I look forward to seeing her again next month. I think the med change MAY be helping a little. I have very little energy, both physically and emotionally. Being a person who thrives on connection, it seems odd that I’ve found it so difficult to connect by posting. I hope you’ll all be patient while I pull it back together.
Eating has been on track, but I’m finding it VERY hard to gain weight. I’ve gone from healthy to slim, verging on skinny. That’s never been me. However, I’m facing down my Insta Pot anxiety. It’s out of its three sheltering boxes and sitting on my kitchen table while I decide where it will live in my kitchen.
Sharon Near Seattle5 -
They just took the officer into custody hopefully that will be enough to stop this. Plan to see son at 2.1
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Lanette, I used to own a tee shirt that read, "Garden Naked, it puts sun on your cheeks". I always felt weird wearing it because, um its clothing talking about nudism. I felt conflicted!!
💖Rebecca5 -
Katla to be honest I haven't had the opportunity to partake in the nudist life for years now, 4 as I recall. That lifestyle really depends on your sun sensitivity. Yes there are 50+ sunscreens, and for our sons, if we could've just dipped them in a sunscreen lotion bath, we totally would've! We would buy the highest for kids and husband, then like 20+ for me, and towards the end of each summer my middle son was so tan like me! Once, when I was waiting for the middle son to get done with his orthodontist appointment, the receptionist told me I had such a nice tan and asked me what nationality I was!!! Haahaa! I answered Lutheran? We both had a good laugh!
💖Rebecca3 -
My thoughts about this virus- it hasn't affected me personally, in that no one that I know has contracted the disease. On the other hand it has affected me greatly because while I get bummed about not being able to do this activity or that activity, I can't shake that pit in my stomach. Knowing my youngest Navy son has not been off his ship since February when they put the crew in quarantine is tough to think about. I mean the ship is hitting all their scheduled ports of call, but the crew can not disembark. I know a sailors life is at sea, but to maintain that mental balance they have to put their feet on land sometime.💖. I am just hoping that my son is handling life ok, all things considered.💖. So in that fact alone, these last months have not been a picnic, or positive for me.
💖Rebecca
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(((HUGS))) for Sharon. You are such a strong person I am sure you will get through this blip.
For the IP there are LOADS of videos on Utube, including total beginners, an app, and many trustworthy bloggers who have terrific recipes. There are also many Facebook groups for all kinds of eating needs. I used to use the Instant Pot public group and I sometimes call in there still. I learnt a lot, but I think it's fallen off recently. Try Pressureluck, This Old Gal, Two sleevers, Amy and Jackie etc. It's a learning curve. Basically use as little liquid as you can get away with.
I use mine almost every day. The best thing about it is you don't have to watch it.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Margaret- Prayers with you. With the light of 3 cops killed him not one it might but might not stop it since the other too are loose.
Will see. Stay safe let us know when you make it home.
Making strawberry cheesecake muffin mix with sour cherries 🍒 y unsweetened almond milk says makes 6 but it made 9 so was supposed to be 140cal each but probably less since I got 3 extra. One of those how many calories is this exactly moment guess 1 1/2 is 1 serving.
Amber Tx0 -
Heather: I had to chuckle when I read about you asking for things. My girls used to refuse to go to the checkout in stores with me, as I always asked for discount, and frequently got it! 😂
We garden organically. Our yellow courgette are already tiny little fingers. Everything else is coming along nicely. Michael has about 20 different feeders for wildlife. We have a resident hedgehog that he feeds with cat food, and our greenhouse has a resident frog. The pond is full of tadpoles at the minute.0 -
(((Rebecca))): I sympathize with your worries about your younger son. It is a shame that you don’t have easy opportunities to talk or even txt. :ohwell: I like your answer to the person asking questions about your nationality. Lutheran was an excellent response. You have a fine sense of humor.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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@Lisa, i had been snowed under last weeks and missed the details. I'm sorry about your work situation. i know you'll find something that suits you better.0
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@Viv i love the rainbow pic0
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Terri - I haven't seen a hedgehog here yet. We leave piles of brushwood for insects. We don't have a pond, but we found a huge toad sitting under the lid of the coal store by the front wall. Gave DH a shock as he was looking to see if Amazon had left something in there. We have foxes and squirrels. Not bad for a city garden.
Here has been the sunniest spring on record and the driest May going back 124 years. It has certainly lifted the spirits during the crisis, but it also encourages people to gather on the beaches. Our weather in Brighton and Hove has been perfect as the sea breezes have kept the temperature down. Northern Scotland was 86° today!
I don't like the heat, but it's been perfectly ok for me at 74° in the shade. The sun is hot, but I keep out of it. Did rowing today for my bonus.
The paneer curry turned out a triumph! Thank you Kim!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
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1 officer up on charges of 3rd degree murder . Their still reviewing the other 2 from all angles to determine if they were following restraint procedures or not correctly to if the 3 failure to help fault.
Amber Tx
With 2 guilty or 3 still not charged out of the 4 plan on this to continue In sure. Sounds like the hands on f justice are having to be forced. Let’s hope it gets better soon for everyone since firefighters are being blocked from entering burning areas.
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Rebecca: I would have no problem with nudism, except for the fact that the climate where I live would not make it a pleasant experience. I have happily gone on nudist beaches in France, but fear that the blue tinge on my skin at home would not be attractive at any age 😂 😂 😂 Sympathise with your worries about son. Both grandson and granddaughter are away from home fending for themselves. Both are very resourceful, but one does still worry. 🥰 Athena. 🤪Lutheran!!! 😂😂😂
Margaret: From what I have seen in the news, all 3 officers are culpable, and have priors. I hope it gets sorted soon. Please be careful and stay safe.
Amber: I’m all in favour of as little processed food as possible, and tend to cook meals from fresh whenever possible, with frozen produce as a good second choice, if fresh isn’t available. Like Heather we are fortunate to have ample access to artisan foods in our local supermarket.
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@Barbara, a good desk work day seems awesome to me!
@Machka9 i'm so happy for you that you are in the last stretch, and a little jealous, but more happy for you! having no new big project is a great idea! 6 years is long for a masters. I'm guessing you must have done part of masters prep, and then masters, all at about half time? For my phd i gave myself a year before thinking about it and then it took another few months to find the right director (before she left the school and region
and i had to change directors). NO regrets about having taken that time off. Here studies are virtually free (about 400 euros per year registration fee), but the time certainly has a cost. now i'm 56! i'm not 100% sure if i made the right decision about Phd but as i've been teaching exclusively in higher ed for 11 years, it could help to maintain and eventually evolve professionally. I would not even have accepted to pay 30K dollars in the usa to to a year of masters, not in my field. (in Canada i imagine a phd can sometimes be MUCH less expensive right?) one can also get a research job or paid phd with no fees. I would imagine that might be possible in your field w the right subject and teacher. BUT much is to be said for not being a student. I think i was more joyful before my phd and i have definitely been depressed sometimes and sometimes due, i think to phd situation (hard, lonely, long, doubt, etc.) and depression and anxiety is VERY common for phd students.
if not teaching in higher ed or in a situation where it's clearly of value (research) i would NOT recommend phd, personally. so much can be learned, researched, shared, written, created without the formal constraints of a diploma format. i have also heard several times that some frown upon PHd (too abstract, not practical enough)
i used to go off on weekends, do dance classes and workshops galore, go for many long walks in the forest, paint the house, etc. none of which i can do now!
@Barbara and Machka, i think here, in France, some people will from now on, like in Asia, wear masks when there's a virus or risk of virus about, and let it go when the virus abates. i usually wear a mask to go for a walk but occasionally i forget and it's no big deal. i had a drs appointment today and we both wore masks and kept a good 1.5 meter distance. the dr said they have less appointments soas to have time to wipe down my chair between appointments and have less people in the waiting room.
@Lisa i'm catching up on your story little by little. i can relate some, from what i gather. they want to put you in a box and you are not the right person to be put in a box. i work for state schools (in france the best schools are state schools) in the arts. it's a wierd mix of having to be free, original and creative AND obedient. When working for the gov't (i'm not a civil servant but with some common points in contract) there is actually an obligation to be obediant to hierarchy if the instructions are not illegal or don't put into danger. it's a weird one to swallow in a place where many are hired for their originality, and even (for well known artist teachers, i am not well known) for their transgressions! (in art, often transgressions are related to recognition) it's challenging for me, and i have not always been, and am not really A+ in obediance, (it's been extremely rough at times) but i learn to work around the system " à la française". not perfect but this is my life and i embrace it when i can. i totally support you in your choice and position!
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@The stories of exes can be so many things. in theory i would have liked to be friends with some, but in reality it's often too complicated (one is attracted, or one is slightly resentful or more). Good fodder for writing though.2
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@Tracey wow for the deck!0
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@Kate, i'm very sorry, all my condoleances.0
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@Reading on i review my words to you on phd. it sounds like you love the idea for the learning itself. there are some paid Phds. it's not rare in the sciences, maybe including computer science0
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Had almonds and a cup of my chicken turmeric broth to open my eating window with. Then fixed a small herb and butter glazed salmon fillet. I shredded it and put it in two whole wheat small tortillas with homemade coleslaw and some cheddar cheese. Now enjoying my cup of coffee and two raspberry gluten free fig newtons. So yummy. I have blueberry scones baking. I was able to video chat with Navy son a couple of days before Mothers day so I am blessed about that💖.
I have been suffering a bit these days with starting on a fiber plus probiotic chewable tablets regiment. I thought that it would be healthy for my gut. But for the last two days after taking it in the afternoon, I have such gassy pressure in my abdomen! I thought that taking it after I eat would be good, because they state to take with food. Today I didn't take it. This is the brand. Do any of you take these?
They turned out ok.
Thanks for your kind words regarding my son. One day at a time!💖
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I am giving my belly a rest and take one tomorrow. Or a half pill.👍
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I sent my two applications on Tuesday. Yay. i got a message late yesterday that made it look like one of the applications had a tech bug. i called a number this morning but no answer. a high level hr guy called me and it was no big deal. i thought a tech bug had hindered my application. still very unsure about success of candidature, but it's good, i'm told, to get my name around and about. and next year i'll be more prepared.
I meet occasionaly with Psy today for 1st time in 3+ months. Here psychiatrists (some, not most) can be completely covered by national health insurance and not psychologists. some are ok. This one wanted me to try meds. i tend to not be in favor, but i figured i'd try. i tried a few weeks before COVID and felt in a bubble, slowed, not myself. i asked if she wanted me to try another, but she thought since i had that feeling with the light one and dose she gave me it'd likely be the same with another and not worth it. appointment next month. she made some practical suggestions.
had a zoom w friend in usa. here we are entering into phase 2 of deconfinement. already after 2 months of not being able to go out without a self-authorization etc, etc, etc, going out for a walk almost feels festive. tomorrow parks open, on tuesday, outdoor seating will be allowed for restaurants and cafés, and we can travel anywhere in france. that is all major after what was pretty much like 2 months of house arrest. i was stunned to see we are more free now than some east coast friends (no outdoor café tables for 3 more weeks).
i had a tiny glass of wine this evenening, about 100 ml. slightly tipsy.
i have been procrastinating like mad but i hope tomorrow will be better on that level. LOL
attending an online meditation thing for 2h with the one meditation teacher that i really appreciate. he's funny, self depreciating, very well read, etc. it feels like half meditation talk half universtiy lecture with him. he studies original pali texts and discusses their meaning theoretically and practically; it's a pleasure.
i think i have some kind of little rash on belly that seems to be spreading. i have no idea what it is. a pain!
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picked up my bike. picked out carpet for the rooms with an app. for installation on Wednesday, went to Costco, listed more stuff on Letgo and Offer Up, took the airstream to get repaired, ruff estimate from the guy is like 10k we will know the real estimate later. took Kirby's stuff and put it in my dresser and got the dresser in the spare room and put my stuff in there...1
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Bananas/Julie - Thank you for the good words.
For all the support from all of you, thank you very much - I pushed like mad and got them to go ahead and accept my keys/laptop/credit card today (and yes, I've got the signed receipt.
) I wanted this weekend to be clean and relaxed and done...
What's interesting is so many people saying, "You'll find something else." We don't know how to stop working anymore I think. Those who have found out that I am simply stopping are taken aback. They honestly have no idea what to say.
I do.
Well, my work THERE, you know at work-work, is done. My work here is just barely begun! Love y'all,
Lisa in AR4 -
Rebecca It's the sorbitol your gut doesn't like. "Lutheran"
Lanette I can't remember now who said you can't be asymptomatic with a fever; you can, in fact, have a fever and have no symptoms. A symptom is subjective, and a sign is objective. Temperature is a sign, not a symptom. It's easy to get it confused.
I'm going upstairs to work for one hour. Isn't that strange? But I will see 3-5 patients between now and 7pm EST!
Karen in Virginia1 -
It wasn't so long ago that nearly all women stopped work in the UK at 60 and got their pensions from the government and work. I got my government pension at 60, but I gave up paid work at 55 and took my tiny work pension then. (I had only ever worked very part time for a wage. Otherwise I was self employed as a writer and theatre skills teacher)
In my opinion, working for other people is very overrated. There are far more important things to do with ones life.
Now days people are not getting a pension until 66 or so, soon to be 68. That is a huge change in a short time.
I have had far more money from my work pension in those15 years than I ever paid in.
I know many people who dithered over whether to retire or not, but all of them were delighted when they did and never regretted it. If you can possibly afford it, life opens up in so many ways and begins again. I have never been happier.
I know that many cannot afford to retire as they still have big outgoings and debts. But if you can.......life is not a rehearsal. There are no reruns.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
Hi Gals,
Heather – I’m sorry I knew you were making a joke. Just the “clean” word got me.
So interesting to see the agreement that “clean” is just a made up term.
Beth – I got thinking about what else my great-grandmas would not have known, tofu, tortillas, hot sauce, avocado, cilantro, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, lemon grass
Sharon – so good to see you back.
Lisa – congrats on being free! Folks seem to think I would want to go back to working for a corporation, and will send me ideas and openings, and honestly even having little money I am happier with the boss I have now (myself) than I ever was in the corporate world. Sure some times I am stressed and might take it out on my employee (that would be me) but we can always talk it through. So enjoy your next chapter and new adventures.
Kim from N. California
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I am making beef enchiladas for the first time ever. I've really never had them and think they might be too spicy for DH. Anyway, it's good to try something new.
Karen in VA ~ Just curious...Are you a medical doctor? I know you said your dad was a doctor. Forgive me if I'm being to nosy.
Carol in GA1
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